Abby Champion in Tiffany & Co 2025 High Jewelry Campaign Honoring Jean Schlumberger
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Fresh off the January 2025 introduction of the Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany Bird on a Flying Tourbillon watch and the Jean Schlumberger Bird on a Rock Tsavorite Watch at the sixth edition LVMH Watch Week in New York and Paris, we turn to the new Tiffany & Co ad campaign featuring top model Abby Champion. Katie Burnett styles Champion in images by Carlijn Jacobs [IG]./ Hair by Jawara; makeup by Sam Visser
High jewelry has always been at the heart of Tiffany & Co.’s story, especially after the LVMH acquisition was completed in January 2021 at a price of $15.8 billion. These designs by Chief Artistic Officer Nathalie Verdeille pay homage to one of the 20th century’s most visionary jewelry designers, Jean Schlumberger.
The beloved designer, who worked at the legendary jewelry house from 1956 until his retirement in the late 1970s, is one of only four jewelers that Tiffany & Co. has allowed to sign their work. The others are Elsa Peretti, Frank Gehry and Paloma Picasso.
This reimagined Bird on a Rock design by Tiffany & Co. Chief Artistic Officer Nathalie Verdeille, features a cushion-cut diamond of over 25 carats. The Ribbon Ear Clips—set with 132 round brilliant diamonds—evoke legendary designer Jean Schlumberger’s uncanny ability to create fluid movement using metal and precious stones.
The designer’s clientele reach included contrasting visions of 1960s glamour between Palm Beach and Hollywood. A review of the literature suggests that Palm Beach socialites, in particular, preferred Schlumberger’s intricate designs over bolder Hollywood statements.
This consensus does not ignore the fact that Hollywood stars Audrey Hepburn and Elizabeth Taylor absolutely adored Jean Schlumberger’s high jewelry designs.
The Tiffany Céleste Shooting Star necklace is set with a removable, internally flawless emerald-cut diamond of over 18 carats, 140 custom-cut baguette diamonds totaling more than 9 total carats, and 857 round brilliant diamonds weighing over 60 total carats, this exceptional creation is designed to mimic the glittering trail of a shooting star. The D-color diamond can also be worn as a ring.
A fantastic display of Tiffany & Co.’s 187-year legacy of unmatched diamond and gemstone expertise, this Tiffany Céleste Shooting Star necklace features over 990 diamonds weighing nearly 89 total carats.
Completed over a span of approximately 1,500 hours, Tiffany & Co. Chief Artistic Officer Nathalie Verdeille’s vision draws from the fluid, organic and intricate forms of an archival Jean Schlumberger design.
A beloved House icon, this Bird on a Rock brooch features a cushion-cut diamond of over 25 carats with a combination of 204 baguette, pear-shaped and round brilliant diamonds.
What truly sets ‘Bird on a Rock’ apart is Schlumberger's ability to infuse whimsy and elegance into a singular creation, capturing nature's grace while utilizing luxurious materials. The clever use of diamonds and other precious stones for the bird's eyes and feathers, alongside the high-polished metalwork for the feet and beak, brings a level of realism and artistic flair.
This piece — and its reinterpretation by Verdeille — reflects Schlumberger's unique ability to merge craftsmanship with imaginative storytelling. The rich texture and fluid lines in the design lend an organic feel, transforming what could be a simple brooch into a celebration of elegance, humor, and skilled artistry.
One of the key aspects that contribute to the allure of this design is its timelessness. While fashion trends may ebb and flow, the "Bird on a Rock" design has remained a classic, admired for its intricate detail and vibrant character. The piece has a universal appeal that transcends generations, appealing to both collectors of vintage jewelry and those seeking contemporary pieces with a story to tell.
The decision of LVMH to introduce the design into its collection of high jewelry watches will only enhance the perceived value financially and artistically for all ‘Bird on a Rock’ Tiffany & Co designs.
